The sacrament of the Eucharist

Saint Augustine of Hippo, one of the greatest theologians, once wrote that "our hearts are restless until they rest in You." We believe that the sacrament of the Eucahrist is the most powerful means that Jesus Christ has given us to rest in Him and be united with Him.

We profess the teaching of the Catholic church that during the celebration of Mass the bread and wine truly become the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ. While the appearance of bread and wine does not change, the essence of the bread and wine does change into the Real Presence of Jesus Christ. This presence of Jesus Christ in the bread and wine is known as the Eucharist.

In the Eucharist, Jesus Christ fulfills His promise to the Church: 'I am with you always, to the close of the age' (Mt. 28:20) The highest sacrament is therefor the Eucharistic liturgy (commonly known as the Mass), in which we unite ourselves with the heavenly liturgy and prepare for an eternal life of worshipping the lord.

The celebration of the Eucharist involves hearing the Word of God proclaimed through Scripture readings and taught through the priest's homily, followed by the offering of bread and wine to God who changes the essence of them into the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ.

We receive the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ to unite ourselves with the Lord, obtaining His grace and strength for our earthly pilgrimage toward heaven. Our reception of the eucahrist is fulfilling Jesus' command to his disciples at the Last Supper: 'Take, eat; this is my body' and 'Drink of it, all of you; for this is my blood of the covenant' (Mt. 26:26-28). It is during the Eucharistic liturgy, therefore, that we not only memorialize but also make present the unique sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the Cross. The sacrament of the Eucharist applies the fruit of Jesus' sacrifice to all who receive him.

Please join us every weekend and throughout each week for the celebration of the Mass. While only Catholics are able to receive the Eucharist, we invite everyone to attend Mass and experience to power of Christ's presence in the liturgy. Please see the website home page for Mass times.

Please click the link below to access a guide to the elements to the mass and their meaning.